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With something as personal as your finances, it’s important to work with an advisor you trust and with whom you want to work for the long-term. After all, building a financial plan is not a one-time event; it is an ongoing process that requires adjustments as your life or goals change. At Kirkby, Phelan & Associates, we want to fill this role in your life. We welcome the opportunity to guide you along your financial path. Contact us to take the first step.
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The Five Basics of Financial Literacy
How literate are you when it comes to your finances? Brush up with these five basics.

The Great Debate Continues: Active vs. Passive
In investments, one great debate asks the question, “Active or Passive Investing: Which Is Better?”

Orchestrating Your Retirement Accounts
Getting the instruments of your retirement to work in concert may go far in realizing the retirement you imagine.
The ABC’s of Auto Insurance
What kind of auto insurance should you have? Do you know?
Is Term Life Insurance for You?
Term insurance is the simplest form of life insurance. Here's how it works.
Five Most Overlooked Tax Deductions
Five overlooked tax deductions to help manage your tax bill.
How to Appeal Your Property Taxes
For homeowners who think their property taxes are too high, there are ways to appeal.
Inflation & Your Money
It's important to understand how inflation is reported and how it can affect investments.
Good Health is Good Business
Good employee health can be great for the company’s bottom line.
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Estimate Your RMD
Help determine the required minimum distribution from an IRA or other qualified retirement plan.
My Retirement Savings
Estimate how long your retirement savings may last using various monthly cash flow rates.
What's My Potential Estate Tax?
This calculator helps estimate your federal estate tax liability.
A Look at Systematic Withdrawals
This calculator may help you estimate how long funds may last given regular withdrawals.
How Compound Interest Works
Use this calculator to better see the potential impact of compound interest on an asset.
Social Security Taxes
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be considered taxable.
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Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
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Forecast
The market is as unpredictable as the weather. We’d love to help you prepare.
Social Security: By the Numbers
Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.
Should You Invest in Exchange Traded Funds?
There are hundreds of ETFs available. Should you invest in them?
Rightsizing for Retirement
What does your home really cost?
Stay Safe with a B.O.P. At Your Back
Learn about the advantages of Business Owner Policies with this highly educational and fun animated video.
Suddenly Single: 3 Steps to Take Now
Have you found yourself suddenly single? Here are 3 steps to take right now.